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Volendam, Edam, and the Windmill Village Day Tour from Amsterdam
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Description
Discover the Dutch countryside on this half-day tour from Amsterdam. Visit Zaanse Schans with its wooden windmills, Edam, a picturesque medieval town, and the famous fishing village of Volendam.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after the booking confirmation date will be subject to a charge of 15% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 7 business days (09:00 local time) to 2 business days (09:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Tours
Summer Package
Enjoy a half-day tour from Amsterdam and see the windmill village Zaanse Schans and a demonstration of wooden shoemaking. Wander through the picturesque Edam which is famous for its cheese, and visit a public weighing house and learn about the process of cheese making. Also, visit Volendam and see the former fish auction.
Inclusion
- Cheese tasting
- Admission fee to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
- Live commentary on board by multilingual live guide (English, German, and Spanish)
- Transportation fee
- Tax
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
08:30, 10:00
Duration
- 6 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:15:00 |
Check-in at Heineken Experience Bus Stop
Day: Day1 |
| 08:30:00 |
Depart for Zaanse Schans
Day: Day1 |
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The Windmills of Zaanse Schans
Head to your first stop at Zaanse Schans, a charming village with its traditional green, wooden houses and operational windmills. It is the oldest industrial area in Europe. Here you can watch an expert clog maker perform his craft and then take a stroll through the clog museum Day: Day1 |
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Edam Sightseeing
Continue to Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. See Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals which are lined by beautiful 17th-century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Day: Day1 |
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Edam Cheese Tasting
After a stroll around this history-rich town, you will have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and participate in a cheese tasting session. Day: Day1 |
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Volendam Tour
Visit the typical fishing village of Volendam and see sites such as the St. Vincent's Church and Visafslag. Admire the 17th-century buildings and observe the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. Shop for souvenirs and have photos of you taken in a traditional Dutch costume. Day: Day1 |
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Return to Amsterdam
Day: Day1 |
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| 14:30:00 |
Tour Ends at at THIS IS HOLLAND
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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For the Heineken location:
Please wait on the side of the main entrance of the Heineken Experience and not on the waterside.
For the THIS IS HOLLAND location:
You may ride the free shuttle ferry to Buiksloterweg which runs 24/7 from Amsterdam Central Station to the north shore of the river IJ. The journey time is three minutes. Embark via the two middle pontoons. On disembarking, turn left and go on a two-minute walk to THIS IS HOLLAND.
Summer Package
Enjoy a half-day tour from Amsterdam and see the windmill village Zaanse Schans and a demonstration of wooden shoemaking. Wander through the picturesque Edam which is famous for its cheese, and visit a public weighing house and learn about the process of cheese making. Also, visit Volendam and see the former fish auction.
Inclusion
- Cheese tasting
- Admission fee to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
- Live commentary on board by multilingual live guide (English, German, and Spanish)
- Transportation fee
- Tax
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
09:00, 10:30
Duration
- 6 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:45:00 |
Check-in at THIS IS HOLLAND
Day: Day1 |
| 09:00:00 |
Depart for Zaanse Schans
Day: Day1 |
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The Windmills of Zaanse Schans
Head to your first stop at Zaanse Schans, a charming village with its traditional green, wooden houses and operational windmills. It is the oldest industrial area in Europe. Here you can watch an expert clog maker perform his craft and then take a stroll through the clog museum Day: Day1 |
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Edam Sightseeing
Continue to Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. See Edam’s ancient streets and tranquil canals which are lined by beautiful 17th-century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Day: Day1 |
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Edam Cheese Tasting
After a stroll around this history-rich town, you will have the opportunity to see how Edam’s world-famous cheese is made and participate in a cheese tasting session. Day: Day1 |
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Volendam Tour
Visit the typical fishing village of Volendam and see sites such as the St. Vincent's Church and Visafslag. Admire the 17th-century buildings and observe the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. Shop for souvenirs and have photos of you taken in a traditional Dutch costume. Day: Day1 |
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Return to Amsterdam
Day: Day1 |
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| 15:00:00 |
Tour Ends at at THIS IS HOLLAND
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
-
For the Heineken location:
Please wait on the side of the main entrance of the Heineken Experience and not on the waterside.
For the THIS IS HOLLAND location:
You may ride the free shuttle ferry to Buiksloterweg which runs 24/7 from Amsterdam Central Station to the north shore of the river IJ. The journey time is three minutes. Embark via the two middle pontoons. On disembarking, turn left and go on a two-minute walk to THIS IS HOLLAND.
Activity Detail
Additional Notes
- The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, and German.
- Please note that separate seats are not available for children 3 years and under and must sit on the parent or guardian's lap.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Please note that this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- The order of visiting of the villages, as stated in the itinerary, may vary each day.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing